Staff
Brody Holloway
Co-Founder and Lead Pastor
Brody Holloway is the cofounder and lead pastor of Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in Andrews, N.C. Snowbird’s ministry has trained and ministered to more than 140,000 high school and college students through its programs, conferences, camps and retreats. Brody is passionate about expository teaching and missions mobilization. He has spent more than 20 years preaching the Bible to students and leaders and equipping them to take the Gospel to the nations. Brody serves as Snowbird’s lead pastor and travels extensively, teaching on relevant topics such as biblical manhood, parenting, marriage and leadership. He is also a teaching pastor at Red Oak Church in Andrews. Brody and his wife, Little, have been married since 1994 and have five children. Brody’s oldest daughter Kilby and son-in-law Greg are currently serving overseas.
Matt Jones
COO, Operations
Matt “Muggs” Jones joined the staff of Snowbird in 2013 as our first Director of Operations. A graduate of Liberty University, Matt has nearly three decades of experience in the camp industry, including his work at Lake Owen Camp in Wisconsin. He has served on Snowbird’s board of directors since 2006 and has a passion for supporting the mission of SWO by loving God and loving people. Matt and his wife, Cara, have three adult children and one son-in-law: Oren, Neva (married to Jake), and Emma.
Hank Parker Jr.
Executive Director of Sales, Marketing, & Programming
Hank Parker Jr. joined Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters full time as the executive director of sales, marketing, and programming, after years of working with Snowbird from a distance. A former Nascar driver and producer, Hank has gained invaluable experience with marketing by working with various large companies over the years. Hank and his wife Wendy have five children Alexandria, Madison, Boone, Cade, and Lana.
Little Holloway
Co-Founder
Brody and Little Holloway cofounded Snowbird in 1997. They both attended Liberty University and were married in 1994. Like Brody, Little has a wealth of student ministry experience. She is a part of the worship team at SWO and teaches sessions at our Respond Women’s Conference. The Holloway family also led the initial planting team of Red Oak Church, where most of the Snowbird staff attend. Brody serves as the pastor while Little spends much of her time ministering to girls and women in the local community.Brody and Little, have been married since 1994 and have five children. Brody’s oldest daughter Kilby and son-in-law Greg are currently serving overseas.
View Little’s teaching content from the Respond Women’s Conference.
Shawn Clark
Missions & Outreach Director
Shawn Clark, Snowbird Missions and Outreach (SMO) director, was SWO’s first hired full-time staff member. Coming on board in 2000, he served as maintenance and grounds supervisor until the inception of Snowbird’s year-round missions program in 2005. A native of Roxboro, North Carolina, Shawn coordinates and oversees mission groups and projects, ensuring everyone served by SMO is cared for throughout the year. His wife, Bethany, is a graduate of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. Prior to her coming to Snowbird in 2003, Bethany worked as an elementary school teacher and as a children’s camp director at The Master’s Inn in Altavista, Virginia. A native of Tullahoma, Tennessee, she writes curriculum for the SMO program and works alongside Shawn maintaining relationships with the community members served through SMO. Married in 2004, Shawn and Bethany have five sons: Ty, Gabe, Luke, Levi and Zeke.
Zach Mabry
SWO Institute Director
Zach Mabry, came to Snowbird in 2000 as a Summer Staff member and joined the full-time staff in 2002. A native of Florence, Kentucky, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University, and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Zach serves as worship leader for the SWO band, session speaker for summer camp and retreat seasons, and is the director of the Snowbird Institute Program. In addition to his roles at Snowbird, he serves as an adjunct professor for Liberty University Online. His wife, Rocky, began serving on summer staff in 2001 and served year-round until 2010. He and Rocky have four children: Parker, Samuel, Jackson and Ella.
Spencer Davis
Risk Management Director
After serving on Summer Staff, Spencer and Amy Davis joined the full-time SWO staff in 2003. Spencer is a graduate of Liberty University, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Biblical Studies and a Master of Arts in Religion. He is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School and helped launch the OLD School program in 2002, serving as leader for its first week-long trip the following year. A native of Columbus, Georgia, Spencer oversees risk management, session speaker for camps and retreats, and helps lead worship. His wife, Amy, has served in numerous roles around camp, including marketing director and worship leader. Amy is a part of SWO’s creative development team for marketing and graphic designs. Married in 2006, Amy and Spencer have three children: Alani, Knox and Jed.
Brandon Crocker
Maintenance Director
Brandon Crocker, Maintenance Director, served on SWO Summer Staff from 2003 to 2005 while he was a student at Toccoa Falls College. After graduating in 2005, Brandon and his new bride, Jenny, relocated to Andrews in obedience to God’s call on their lives. While working several jobs in the community, Brandon served as a Snowbird retreat and summer staff until he became full-time in 2007. Brandon oversees all maintenance operations and coordinates volunteer work teams. He also facilitates the daily responsibilities and tasks for SWO’s year-round volunteers. A native of Wisconsin, Brandon and Jenny have two children: Jaden and Branson.
Rob Conti
Program Director
Rob Conti, program director, came to Snowbird in 2001 to serve on Summer Staff. He served several summers while finishing his undergraduate degree at Liberty University. After graduating in 2003, he served as a youth pastor for three years in Forest, Virginia. Rob returned to Snowbird in 2006 and met his wife, Sarah, who had been serving at Snowbird since 2004. They married in 2007 and she teaches sessions at our Respond women’s retreat every year. In addition to Rob’s responsibilities as the program director, he is one of the main session speakers for year-round camps and retreats. Throughout the year, he travels to speak at churches and youth events. He completed his Master of Arts in Religion in 2009. Rob and Sarah have three children: Molly, Marissa, and Walker.
Josh Dunn
Office Manager
Josh has served several roles at Snowbird which include Summer Staff, intern, and transportation manager. Now, we are glad to have him back as our Office Manager. Josh and his wife, Sarah, have two sons, Cooper and Grayson.
Nikki Smith
Recreation Director
Nikki Smith, a native of Middleburg, Florida, began serving on Summer Staff in 2007 while working as a teacher and coach in Florida’s Clay County School System. A 2006 graduate of the University of Maryland, she came on full-time in August 2010. As recreation director, Nikki oversees recreation training and equipment as well as directs the girls’ Servant Team program during the summer. She serves as a small group leader for year-round camps and retreats and is active in local ministry in Andrews.
Harry McSween
Audio & Visual Media Manager
Harry McSween, OLD School assistant turned Media Director, joined Snowbird in 2005 when he served on Servant Team. He graduated from the first OLD School semester program in 2006 and began to work at SWO full-time the following semester. A creatively gifted individual, Harry handles all of Snowbird videography and photography year-round. A native of Woodstock, Georgia, Harry also plays in the SWO Band. His wife, Tanya, came to Snowbird in 2004 to serve on Summer Staff, and the two were married in 2007. A graduate of Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, Tanya worked several years as a small group leader for year-round camps and retreats and owns McSween Photography. Harry and Tanya have three children: Keller, Penny, and Tess.
John Ragon
Website & App Manager
John and Brittany Ragon have served on full-time staff since 2010. A native of Milan, Tennessee, John graduated with a Business/Marketing degree from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He joined SWO’s Summer Staff in 2009. After working his way through numerous roles in the SWO office, John was appointed to Snowbird’s marketing/promotions department in 2011. He guides our website design and SEO content strategy at SWO. Brittany is also a Union University graduate with a focus on public relations and journalism. They also provide SEO consulting services and content writing for small businesses and entrepreneurs through Ragon Creative. John and Brittany have five children: Berkley, Asher, Emerson, Oakland, and Canon.
Glendon Bach
Snack Shack Manager
Glendon, originally from Bedford, VA, served on Summer Staff in the summer of 2015 and 2016. From 2016 to 2019, he served on our wilderness discipleship program as the Assistant Director. He spends as much time as he can building relationships with our intern crew, and making sure the Snack Shack is tip-top shape for Snowbird camps and conferences. Glendon has spent extensive time traveling and working overseas before moving to Andrews, NC to work at Snowbird.
Adam Garner
Program Manager
Adam and his wife, Maurie, have both served in several roles at Snowbird. Adam was a part of the Snowbird Institute program in 2015 and then transitioned into a full-time position in 2017. He works closely with Snowbird churches to coordinate their final steps in planning. He also handles all of our audio and visual production needs and plays in the SWO Band. Maurie served on Summer Staff 2012-2013 before going overseas with the International Mission Board. She returned to camp in 2015 and served on staff until 2017. Adam and Mauries have two sons.
James Wyble
Assistant Grounds Director & SMO Site Leader
James, originally from Forest, Virginia, moved to Andrews in 2011. He worked a number of summers before coming on as an intern in 2013 and marrying his wife, Katlyn, in 2014. James has taken a few trips overseas working both in Haiti and Honduras. He has a passion for being outdoors and laboring with his hands for the sake of the Gospel. Growing up with a dad who serves as a deaf pastor, James is also fluent in Sign Language. They have three children: Jonathan, Maisie, and Finley.
Jeremy Wilson
Food Services Manager
Jeremy Wilson, Food Services Manager, has been connected with Snowbird for over a decade by either bringing kids to camp or serving on our summer staff. He’s originally from Columbia, SC where he went to school and graduated with a B.A. in Biblical Studies. In 2021 Jeremy joined our team of full time staff at Snowbird. His primary role is running the Snowbird kitchen during summer camp and weekend retreats. Jeremy loves being apart of a ministry, which is committed to the Gospel and the authority of scripture, and thankful for the opportunity to be apart of this ministry. Jeremy and his wife, Jenna, have one child named, Lee.
Jeff Garner
Transportation Director
Jeff Garner, transportation director, has been connected with Snowbird for over a decade and joined the staff team in 2021. He’s originally from Elm City, NC and spent several years attending SWO events with Raleigh Road Baptist. He attended Atlantic Christian College and brings years of experience in leadership and small business management. Jeff’s primary role is managing the Transportation Department and keeping Snowbird’s vehicles running smoothly and ready to go for their frequent trips. Jeff and his wife, Keturah, have two children, Adam and Erin, and two grandchildren. Their son, Adam Garner, serves as Snowbird’s Program Manager.
Jake Schwarting
Assistant Manager, Booking & Registration
Jake arrived at Snowbird in 2019 and came with a long history among the SWO family (2007-2019). He earned a B.S. in Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership from Liberty University during his younger years and is currently pursuing an M. Div. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jake previously served with other camps and missions organizations throughout North, Central, and South America, and enjoys serving churches and staff through his current role. He recently joined our SWO Institute team to handle day-to-day discipleship, planning, and general administration. Jake and his wife, Kelly, have one son and another on the way.
Austin Scott
Assistant Maintenance & Construction Manager
Austin serves in our maintenance department and has been at SWO year-round since May 2015, after his second Summer Staff term. He is heavily involved in leading student small groups, partnering with group leaders and discipling our Servant Team and summer staffers. Austin and his wife, Tara, have two daughters: Mila and Georgia Mae.
Adam Long
Construction Staff
Chad Riegel
Maintenance & Project Manager
Chad joined our maintenance crew in the fall of 2021, and he’s jumped right in with a wealth of experience. He and his family recently moved from Ohio to begin serving at SWO (Jill is a building coordinator on our Kitchen crew). They have been great supporters of Snowbird and other camp ministries in the past, and we’re thankful to welcome them to the team! Chad and Jill have four children: Cole, Kaitlyn, Cody, and Kora
Tiffani Long
Hospitality Manager
Tiffani Long, hospitality manager, arrived to Snowbird in 2020 and joined the full-time staff in 2021. A native of Griffin, Georgia, she holds a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Tiffani leads our hospitality team in the efforts of keeping SWO clean and welcoming for our church partners and campers. In addition to managing hospitality, she invests significant time discipling the SWO Institute students under her care. She and her husband, Adam, were first introduced to Snowbird through our partnership with their church and our Snowbird Marriage Conference. She and Adam have two children: Connor and Julia.
Riley Shannon
Special Projects Lead
Riley Shannon, Special Projects Lead, is originally from Sugar Hill, Ga. She first attended a Winter SWO retreat in 2014, then returned as a camper with Snowbird Missions & Outreach during the summers of 2015-2016. Thankfully, she fell in love with the Snowbird community and worked on our Summer Staff team in 2017, 2018, and 2020. Riley recently graduated from Covenant College with a BA in History, with minors in psychology and missions. Start in August 2020, she joined our year-round staff and now leads the planning and logistics for World Tour events, Ministry Conference traveling, HR & Staff applications, and several other projects. She also jumps in to help our sales and marketing team. We’re thankful to have her on the crew!
Skip Albrecht
Construction & Maintenance
Mady Valfre
Marketing Assistant
Mady is a beloved member of the Snowbird family, first attending as a camper with Lakewood Baptist from Phenix City, AL. She moved to Andrews to join our team full-time in 2019. Now she serves as our marketing assistant, editing and publishing the No Sanity Required and Snowbird Teaching podcasts every week. She also serves on our Summer Staff recruiting and hiring team.
Rowan de Wit
Media Assistant
Rowan de Wit is originally from Tylertown, MS. She was a Snowbird camper in 2016 for the first time, and then came back to serve on Summer Staff in 2018-2020. She is a graduate of Mississippi College, with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design. Naturally, she serves on our media and marketing team—juggling filming, photography, and graphics on any given day. Rowan handles it with grace and joy every step of the way. She and her husband, Christian, are the proud parents of one daughter!
Amanda Potter
Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant for the Director
Amanda Potter served on-site at Snowbird from 2007–2016 and continues to serve as an extension of the SWO family in Orlando, Florida.
Donevan Greenwood
Maintenance Assistant
Donevan Greenwood, maintenance assistant, is originally from Milton, West Virginia. He first came to Snowbird as a camper in 2013 and joined our staff as a member of the Servant Team in 2018. Since then, Donevan has served as part of our Summer Staff and in the SWO Institute. He joined the full-time staff of Snowbird in 2020 as part of our maintenance crew.
Donevan loves learning new ways to serve and he is excited to support the ministry here by working hard with his hands. His work helps Snowbird grow and expand so that more and more students can come and hear the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Clay Christmas
Grounds Assistant
Clay Christmas, grounds assistant, is originally from Zuni, Virginia. He first came to Snowbird as a camper in 2014 and joined our Summer Staff and the SWO Institute in 2019. He joined our full-time team in 2020 as part of our grounds crew.
Clay describes his role and experience at Snowbird as super fun, hard work, awesome community, and family. His work helps Snowbird grow and expand so that more students can hear the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Cassie Boudreaux
Office Assistant
Cassie Boudreaux, the Snowbird office assistant, began serving on summer staff in 2015 and has filled several key roles since then. Most recently, she completed the SWO Institute and served as the assistant to our director in 2020. Cassie holds a B.A. in International Relations from American University and brings a background in customer service. She is originally from Jupiter, Florida, and began attending SWO in 2007 as a student with Church in the Farms. In 2020, she moved into our main office to spend time speaking with churches and helping them with final details for their upcoming trips to SWO.
Brooke Mitchell
Risk Management Manager & Snack Shack
Brooke Mitchell began serving summers at Snowbird in 2017, on Servant Team. Since then, she’s provided significant leadership each summer for our college staff. After graduating from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Camp Administration, Brooke joined our year-round staff in 2021. Brooke often teaches breakouts for our girl students and assists our Risk Management and Snack Shack teams. If you’ve ordered anything from the SWO Gear Store, it was probably packaged by Brooke!
Colt Christmas
Transportation Assistant
Bio coming soon.
Morgan Fridley
Recreation Assistant
Morgan began serving on Summer Staff in 2019 and hasn’t looked back. She spent two summers attending as a student with her church and went all-in with the SWO after that. Since then, she’s led the way in some key areas as both a summer staffer and SWO Institute student. Morgan currently assists Nikki Smith in the recreation department, while also pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Sports & Health Sciences from American Public University. You’ve probably seen her shuttling ropes course gear all over campus while investing in our younger staffers and campers—simultaneously.
Jill Riegel
Food Service Building Leader
Jill arrived joined the full-time staff in 2021. She is originally from central Pennsylvannia and worked several years as a pharmacy tech and medical assistant until their second child was born. At SWO, she helps coordinate our meals and building flow when we’re in the middle of retreats and camp weeks. She and her husband, Chad, have been great supporters of Snowbird and other camp ministries in the past, and we’re thankful to welcome them to the team! Chad and Jill have four children: Cole, Kaitlyn, Cody, and Kora
Malachi Fletcher
Maintenance Assistant
Malachi Fletcher, maintenance assistant, is originally from Charlottesville, Virginia. He first came to Snowbird as a camper in 2017 and joined our staff as a member of the Servant Team in 2019. Since then, Malachi has served as part of our Summer Staff and SWO Institute. He joined the full-time staff of Snowbird in 2022 as part of our maintenance crew. Malachi also serves as a counselor during student retreats at Snowbird. He loves sharing the Gospel with others, growing together with other staffers, working hard, and serving others.
Emma Lindsley
Assistant Food Services Manager
Emma Lindsley, assistant Food Services Manager, is originally from Irmo, SC. She graduated with a degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from Illinois State University, and in 2022 Emma joined our team of full-time staff at Snowbird. Her primary role is helping run the Snowbird kitchen during summer camp and weekend retreats. Serving at Snowbird is a dream come true for Emma and her husband Matt who have always planned on serving in student ministry.
Camden Schwarting
Programming Production Manager
Camden, our programming production manager, is originally from Charlottesville, VA. He first came to Snowbird as a camper and joined our summer staff in 2019. Since then, Camden has served in the SWO Institute on the marketing team and worked in the local school system. He joined the full-time staff of Snowbird in 2022 as part of our programming team.
Connor Long
Maintenance Assistant
Connor Long first came to Snowbird as a camper and joined our summer staff in 2019. Since then, Connor has served in the SWO Institute and later worked at a local construction firm. He joined the full-time staff of Snowbird in May 2022 as part of our maintenance crew. We’re excited to welcome him and his new bride, Erin, to the SWO team once again.
Snowbird Missions & Outreach
Shawn Clark
Missions & Outreach Director
Shawn Clark, Snowbird Missions and Outreach (SMO) director, was SWO’s first hired full-time staff member. Coming on board in 2000, he served as maintenance and grounds supervisor until the inception of Snowbird’s year-round missions program in 2005. A native of Roxboro, North Carolina, Shawn coordinates and oversees mission groups and projects, ensuring everyone served by SMO is cared for throughout the year. His wife, Bethany, is a graduate of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. Prior to her coming to Snowbird in 2003, Bethany worked as an elementary school teacher and as a children’s camp director at The Master’s Inn in Altavista, Virginia. A native of Tullahoma, Tennessee, she writes curriculum for the SMO program and works alongside Shawn maintaining relationships with the community members served through SMO. Married in 2004, Shawn and Bethany have five sons: Ty, Gabe, Luke, Levi, and Zeke.
James Wyble
Assistant Grounds Director & SMO Site Leader
James, originally from Forest, Virginia, moved to Andrews in 2011. He worked a number of summers before coming on as an intern in 2013 and marrying his wife, Katlyn, in 2014. James has taken a few trips overseas working both in Haiti and Honduras. He has a passion for being outdoors and laboring with his hands for the sake of the Gospel. Growing up with a dad who serves as a deaf pastor, James is also fluent in Sign Language. They have three children: Jonathan, Maisie, and Finley.
Board of Directors
Hank Parker Jr.
Executive Director of Sales, Marketing, & Programming (Board Member)
Hank Parker Jr, a former Nascar driver, formerly founded Fireband Media, a production company that produced short films and outdoor television programming. Through his time in NASCAR and from hosting and producing outdoor television he gained invaluable experience with marketing. Hank currently leads the marketing, sales, and programming teams at Snowbird. Hank and his wife Wendy have five children.
Blake Harris
Board Member
Blake joined us as a board member in 2018. He has gathered 15 years of experience in the service industry with Cintas Corporation. He has served as Regional Director over East Coast Operations and, more recently, the General Manager over the Hickory and Statesville offices. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2003. He is a lifetime North Carolinian but spent some time as a professional guide at an outfitter in Wyoming. He is heavily involved as a leader in their home church, Venture, in Dallas, NC. His experience with Snowbird began in 2010, and he will be primarily involved with supporting future development and expansion. Blake and his wife Stephanie have two boys: Hayden and Pinson.
Brody Holloway
Co-Founder and Lead Pastor
Brody and Little Holloway co-founded Snowbird in 1997. Having served in camp ministry for over two decades, Brody attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and shortly after began work at Liberty Expeditions, a partner of Liberty University, where he served for three years before moving to The Master’s Inn in Altavista, Virginia. Brody is the main speaker for all camp and retreat sessions and oversees each of SWO’s ministry operations. He is the liaison between Snowbird’s staff and its board of directors and is responsible for the hiring and training of all staff. In addition to his responsibilities at camp, Brody is a pastor of Red Oak Church. Brody’s wife, Little, has also spent over 30 years in student ministry. A graduate of Liberty University, she helps lead worship, teaches during the summer, and spends much of her time counseling girls.Brody and Little have been married since 1994 and have five children. Brody’s oldest daughter Kilby and son-in-law Greg are currently serving overseas.
Butch Pendergrass
Board Member
Butch Pendergrass first connected to SWO around 1999, when his son and daughter, Corey and Lena, attended camp. He and his wife, Jennifer, were personally challenged by the spiritual growth and commitment they witnessed in the lives of their children following their experiences at/connection with SWO.
He and his family have maintained a relationship with SWO throughout the years. He is particularly encouraged by the ongoing commitment of the program in regards to discipleship training. He shares the strong belief that everyone should be taking or sending someone with the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Both of his children have worked on the SWO staff, as well as served in international missions as adults.
Butch is the owner of a commercial plumbing company and hopes to use his knowledge of business/construction to help support/serve the ministry of SWO. Butch expressed that he is humbled and excited regarding the opportunity to serve on the board of this ministry which God is using mightily for kingdom work. He and Jennifer, his wife of 40 years, reside in Tobaccoville, North Carolina.
Matt Jones
COO, Operations (Board Member)
Matt “Muggs” Jones joined the staff of Snowbird in 2013 as our first Director of Operations. A graduate of Liberty University, Matt has nearly three decades of experience in the camp industry, including his work at Lake Owen Camp in Wisconsin. He has served on Snowbird’s board of directors since 2006 and has a passion for supporting the mission of SWO by loving God and loving people. Matt and his wife, Cara, have three adult children and one son-in-law: Oren, Neva (married to Jake), and Emma.
Steve Davis
Board Member
Steve Davis has served on Snowbird’s Board of Directors for nearly 10 years. His experience and leadership in the real estate industry have served the mission of SWO well, but we are most thankful for his legacy of wisely following Christ. He is a former Special Forces (Green Beret) Officer and Vietnam Veteran. Steve has also served in various leadership positions in his local church (Calvary Baptist in Columbus, GA). He and his wife, Pam, have three married children and several grandchildren. We’re thankful for his integral involvement in the ministry of Snowbird, which started long before his term as a board member.
Terry Atwood
Board Member
Terry has over 25 years of experience in retail and outdoor branding, operations, and omnichannel commerce. Terry currently serves as VP Retail for Yellowstone Forever based in Bozeman, Montana. Previously, Terry has served as President Retail and Board Director for Nantahala Outdoor Center, President Retail for Diamond Brand Outdoors, VP eCommerce Academy Sports + Outdoors, and a Lead Director for outdoor sporting goods retailer Galyan’s Trading Company. Terry has recently partnered with Vapor, an apparel company based in Charleston, SC heading up all things Digital and Branding, and in 2020 founded and launched an independent record label, High West Records based in Nashville, Tennessee. Terry, his wife Amy, and son Hunter enjoy everything outdoors and love traveling!
Jonathan Reavis
Board Member
Founders
Steve Coleman
Founder
Steve “Kahuna” Coleman is a member of the Snowbird’s founding team and has worked in student ministry for nearly 30 years. After studying at the University of Richmond in Virginia, Kahuna began a building contracting business called Coleman’s Reconstruction. In the 1980s, Kahuna and his wife, Billie Fay, served in youth ministry at First Baptist Church in Woodstock, G.A. He followed his time there as a corporate chaplain. After six years, he and Billie Fay uprooted their lives and relocated to Andrews, North Carolina, to bring their vision of Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters to life. In 1997, the first group of students rolled onto the Snowbird property.
Brody Holloway
Co-Founder and Lead Pastor
Brody Holloway is the co-founder and lead pastor of Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in Andrews, N.C. Snowbird’s ministry has trained and ministered to more than 140,000 high school and college students through its programs, conferences, camps and retreats. Brody is passionate about expository teaching and missions mobilization. He has spent more than 20 years preaching the Bible to students and leaders and equipping them to take the Gospel to the nations. Brody serves as Snowbird’s lead pastor and travels extensively, teaching on relevant topics such as biblical manhood, parenting, marriage and leadership. He is also a teaching pastor at Red Oak Church in Andrews. Brody and his wife, Little, have been married since 1994 and have five children. Brody’s oldest daughter Kilby and son-in-law Greg are currently serving overseas.
Little Holloway
Cofounder
Brody and Little Holloway co-founded Snowbird in 1997. They both attended Liberty University and were married in 1994. Like Brody, Little has a wealth of student ministry experience. She is a part of the worship team at SWO, teaches sessions during the summer, and plays a part in camp landscaping and upkeep. The Holloway family also led the initial planting team of Red Oak Church, where most of the Snowbird staff attend. Brody serves as the pastor while Little spends much of her time ministering to girls and women in the local community.Brody and his wife, Little, have been married since 1994 and have five children. Brody’s oldest daughter Kilby and son-in-law Greg are currently serving overseas.
2021-2022 SWO Institute
Allison Hicks
Institute Student
Allison first served on staff in the summer of 2021 and began interning after the summer was over. Serving in the Hospitality department, Allison is responsible for making sure camp is clean and enjoyable for all who come to Snowbird. Her favorite thing about Snowbird is serving with people who are like minded in advancing the Gospel. She enjoys spending time with fellow staffers as God grows them both more into his image.
Avery Primm
Institute Student
Avery came to work at SWO in the summer of 2020. This is her second year as part of the SWO Institute program, and she currently serves in our media department editing podcasts and sermons. Additionally, Avery sings in the Snowbird Intern band. Her favorite memory from SWO is being a part of the one chip challenge. After leaving Snowbird, Avery plans to continue her musical education at UNC Charlotte.
Ben Jones
Institute Student
Bio coming soon!
Breona Tuft
Institute Student
Bio coming soon….
Brian Cagle
Institute Student
Brain Cagle is one of the second year interns at camp who first came to Snowbird in the summer of 2020. Brian interns under Snowbird’s electrician during the work week, and has a knack for fixing broken things. His favorite part about Snowbird is the people he gets to learn from and interact with. Brian plans to keep pursuing a trade and get married in the coming years.
Caleb Branham
Institute Student
Bio coming soon….
Colton Chillver
Institute Student
Bio coming soon….
David Thompson
Institute Student
Bio coming soon….
Elizabeth Greenwood
Institute Student
Elizabeth first came to serve at Snowbird in the Summer of 2017. She is currently a part of the recreation team at Snowbird and is one of our crazy river guides during the Summer. She is also happily married to her husband, Donevan, who she met at camp. After Snowbird Elizabeth plans on completing her degree in Global Studies from Southeastern.
Emma Schwarting
Institute Student
Bio coming soon….
Joe Trego
Institute Student
A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Joe serves on the recreation team at Snowbird. Joe carries a variety of recreation-related responsibilities to help maintain a safe and fun environment for students. He joined the Servant Team program in the Summer of 2020, and returned to serve on Summer staff in 2021. He then transitioned into the Snowbird Institute program in September. After Snowbird, Joe plans to return to his hometown where he will help run Gametime Creamery, a business which he recently co-founded.
Josh Long
Institute Student
Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Josh came to Snowbird to serve on Summer Staff in 2021. Afterwards, he stayed to continue in an intern capacity. When not working as a small group leader with students, Josh serves in the preventive maintenance department. Josh is still praying for the Lord’s guidance as to what to do after his internship at SWO. However, he is passionate about being used by God wherever God calls him to serve.
JoyBeth Kidd
Institute Student
JoyBeth came from Marietta, Georgia to serve on our 2021 summer staff. She works in our Hospitality department, and most people around camp know her as JB. She is also known to say she is the only real ginger at camp, and we just let her believe that. When she leaves Snowbird, her plans are to continue her education at Carson Newman University with a degree in speech pathology.
Julia Long
Institute Student
Julia started her career at Snowbird by working in the camp kitchen. She entered the Snowbird internship program in fall 2021 as part of the Hospitality Team. Julia is passionate about pouring Gospel truths into the lives of students at SWO. Her favorite part about being at Snowbird is the strong community of believers and the beautiful mountains nearby. After Snowbird, Julia plans to pursue a degree in graphic design from Liberty University.
Lauren Phelps
Institute Student
Logan Massey
Institute Student
Logan began serving on staff in the summer of 2019. Currently, Logan works in the plumbing and HVAC department at Snowbird. Logan has a passion for the guitar and writing music. He’as even released a few songs on Spotify. After serving at Snowbird, Logan plans to move to Nashville, Tennessee to further a career in music with the goal of impacting others with the Gospel through his music.
Mackenzie Cruickshank
Institute Student
Mackenzie came from Florida to serve at Snowbird in the summer of 2021. She currently serves on the Hospitality team at Snowbird—keeping our property clean and enjoyable. She enjoys ministering to students who come to SWO, and taking the ministry classes offered in the SWO Institute. After Snowbird, Mackenzie plans to return to Florida and complete her Bachelor degree.
Olivia Townsell
Institute Student
Rachael Sweetser
Institute Student
Rachael first came to serve at Snowbird in the summer of 2020. She returned for the summer of 2021, and joined the Institute team the following fall. When students aren’t at camp, Rachael interns in the Snack Shack and takes classes from the Snowbird Institute program. Her favorite part about Snowbird is the intentionality behind everything and the focus on developing biblical community. After Snowbird, Rachael plans to faithfully serve wherever God allows.
Raigan Owen
Institute Student
Raigan is from Easley, South Carolina. She began serving with our Servant Team program in 2019. She has worked every summer since, and has been interning for two years. 2022 is her second year on the Hospitality team. She is named after President Ronald Reagan, and is very proud of it.
Reagan Pierce
Institute Student
Reagan currently interns at Snowbird as an office assistant. Her main roles include customer service and registration. Ever since coming to work at camp in the Summer of 2021, her favorite part about SWO has been the opportunity to intentionally disciple students who come to camp. After Snowbird, Reagan’s plans to finish her college degree and continue serving in full-time ministry.
Reuben Hughes
Institute Student
An Alaskan native Reuben first served on summer staff in 2019. After his third consecutive summer, Reuben joined the SWO Institute program. When not working with students during retreats, he serves in the plumbing and HVAC department. Reuben’s favorite part about Snowbird is the opportunity to develop intentional relationships with students and staff. Reuben plans to return to Alaska after Snowbird and serve in a local church setting.
Riley Choate
Institute Student
Sam Mirman
Institute Student
Sam serves on the Snowbird grounds crew, keeping camp clean and beautiful. After joining the Servant Team program in the Summer of 2020, Sam returned to work on Summer Staff in 2021. Now, he is now a year-round intern and SWO Institute student. Outside of his working hours, he loves to skate and play the guitar. After Snowbird, Sam plans to pursue a career in graphic design.
Sarah McCray
Institute Student
Sarah has lived around the Snowbird area for the last couple of years. After working at Snowbird in the summer of 2021, she joined the Institute program. Sarah’s favorite part about Snowbird is the community. She described the experience saying “we all just love each other in a genuine way because we all love Christ. It’s the coolest thing I’ve ever experienced.” Sarah’s goal after Snowbird is to participate in mission work among unreached people groups.
Steven Perera
Institute Student
Steven came to work as a Summer counselor at Snowbird in the Summer of 2021. Then, Steven joined the Intern grounds crew that fall. Steven loves getting to know the students who come to camp and having Gospel-centered conversations with students. His favorite part about Snowbird is the hyper-focus on the Gospel and intentionality of his fellow co-workers. Steven’s future plans include serving at Snowbird as long as God allows.